Rancho Gordo Casa Stivalet Banana Vinegar, 12.3 oz

This mild, fruity vinegar comes from the Casa Stivalet plantation in the beautiful state of Veracruz. Unlike some flavored vinegars, this isn't plain vinegar with banana flavor added; it's made from fermented platano machos, a breed of bananas somewhere between a regular banana and a plantain.

The flavor is fruity, and while it's clearly banana, it's not too sweet or cloying. Ideal for ceviche as well. The acidity is 6%. Mixed in salads, there's a vague but wonderful tropical quality that transcends cuisines.